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N495 XNV

1996 Renault Clio

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

77,045 mi
Last recorded77,045 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2016
Typical for 1996 Renault Clio77,063 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN495 XNV
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2016 77,045 miles

Nearside Rear tyre getting low

Nearside steering gaiter slightly detoriated

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear wheel has slight buckle

Fail 14 Apr 2016 77,034 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings inner tie rod (2.2.B.1h)

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings inner tie rod (2.2.B.1h)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

nsf inner side light inoperative

nsf shock absorber has a slight misting of fluid

osf and nsr tyres worn to legal requirements

Pass 15 Apr 2015 71,260 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2015 71,215 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 25 Mar 2014 64,287 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

park brake lever travel high

sticker in nearside of screen, outside of vision of the road

Fail 20 Mar 2014 64,269 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

park brake lever travel high

sticker in nearside of screen, outside of vision of the road

Pass 11 Apr 2013 53,302 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2013 53,236 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 2 Apr 2012 41,800 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 29 Mar 2012 41,673 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 13 Apr 2011 38,442 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

front discs starting to deteriate.

Fail 13 Apr 2011 38,442 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

front discs starting to deteriate.

Pass 7 Apr 2010 37,570 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2009 36,388 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2008 35,363 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2008 35,362 miles

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 28 Mar 2007 32,205 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2006 28,585 miles

How Reliable is the Renault Clio?

Based on 14,729,048 MOT tests across 1,134,954 vehicles.

67.1%
Pass Rate
5,436
Miles/Year
33
Year Lifespan
1,134,954
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 660,730
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 412,067
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 387,794
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 323,634
position lamp(s) not working 317,331
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N495 XNV is a 1996 Renault Clio in Red with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

Across all 1996 Renault Clio models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.8% with a typical mileage of 77,063 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Renault Clio fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 660,730 recorded failures. If you're considering buying N495 XNV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Renault Clio typically stays on UK roads for around 33 years. At 30 years old, this Renault Clio is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was N495 XNV registered?

N495 XNV is a 1996 Renault Clio, first registered on 26 March 1996.

Is N495 XNV safe to buy?

The MOT history for N495 XNV shows 18 tests with a 61.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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